Victoria B.
Yelp
A fantastic edition to the already incredible Beltline experience!
Atmosphere- total perfection. The lighting, outdoor seating, vibes, music, it all comes together here. I am in love with this place just walking by it.
Service- fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about food. Loved our waitress so much. Cups always filled, food always correct.
Food- we ordered 7 tapas for two people and it was total perfection. The portions were perfect and while I myself can eat...I felt like we were perfectly full.
Olives and Marcona- I mean, how can you not love a marcona almond. The olive selection was sublime and this was perfect to start our meal.
Lamb Chop- this blew everything out of the water. The flavor was so perfect - savory with an incredible grill mark. I was overwhelmed by how delicious the chops were. You get (2) small chops but each bite is true perfection.
Grilled Chicken - served with a succotash, this tapa was probably the most average. The flavors were good but it felt more generic than the other tapas. I can't knock it because it was juicy, but I will probably not get this again.
Salad Manzana- a fresh and tangy intermission. Loved the slices of green Apple with a beautifully dressed arugula mix. The Parmesan was freshly grated and so delicious. The portion was plenty for two.
Picanha Steak- I mean. You just. You got to have it. It's a small, pre sliced plate of absolute deliciousness. The pieces are perfectly fatty and meaty with a drizzle of chimmichurri. Each bite is savored. The lamb was just slightly better than this, but I loved the sauce so much.
Ceviche - skip the chips and enjoy with your fork. It's a generous portion of fish and avocado, a little spice forward but absolutely delicious. I felt like the flavor was better without the tortillas!
Pavlova - delicate and fruity. The meringue base is soft enough with a lemony custard and berry filling. I did wish it was colder, but it was a lovely way to end the meal!
I forgot to photograph some of the tapas simply because we ate them too fast hehe!
Comparison and Price- it's hard to be a fantastic tapas restaurant here in Atlanta where we have so many wonderful options. It's important to note the comparison here between the major players:
Eclipse di Luna does feel different than your Barcelona, Iberian Pig, and Boqueria. There is something more Latin American about this restaurant that uniquely shines. I will say, the price point for the quality and portion of food is either aligned or even less than the major players. Each tapa is between $7-$15 with a few options above this price point, but our meal was under $100 with tip. That is impressive.
Graphic Design: A note to the restaurant...I seldom do this but the physical menu font and layout does not do the restaurant quality justice. I've never commented about something like this, but the restaurant is SO delicious and quality that it's worth mentioning. The menu visually doesn't align with the caliber of the whole experience. As a designer, I share this not to complain but to suggest to make this restaurant that much better!